🥩🥔 Air Fryer Steak & Potatoes (Crispy + Juicy)

A full, hearty meal made in one air fryer: tender, seared steak paired with fluffy-on-the-inside, crispy-skinned potatoes. Minimal prep, big flavor, and perfect for weeknights or a quick “steakhouse at home” dinner.

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 ribeye, sirloin, or T-bone steaks (about 1 inch thick)
• 2–4 medium potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 2 tsp salt (divided)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika (optional)
• Butter (for serving)
• Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Cook Potatoes

• Wash and scrub potatoes, pat dry
• Pierce with a fork a few times
• Rub with olive oil + 1 tsp salt
• Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway

👉 Tip: For faster cooking, cut them in halves or do the “cross-cut” like in your photo.

2️⃣ Season Steaks

• Pat steaks dry (important for a good crust!)
• Rub with olive oil
• Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika

3️⃣ Cook Steaks

• When potatoes are about 20–25 minutes in, move them aside
• Add steaks to the basket
• Air fry at 400°F (200°C):

👉 Adjust based on thickness

4️⃣ Rest & Serve

• Let steaks rest 5 minutes (locks in juices)
• Open potatoes, fluff inside
• Add butter + herbs (or sour cream/cheese if you like)

🔥 Pro Tips

• Don’t overcrowd → air needs to circulate
• Use a meat thermometer for accuracy
• Add butter + herbs on steak right after cooking for extra flavor
• Flip steaks gently to keep juices inside

🌡️ Steak Doneness Guide (Internal Temp)

• Rare: 125°F (52°C)
• Medium-rare: 130–135°F (54–57°C)
• Medium: 140–145°F (60–63°C)
• Well-done: 155°F+ (68°C+)

❓ Q&A

❓ Can I cook everything at the same time?

Yes—but start potatoes first since they take longer.

❓ Why isn’t my steak crispy?

• Steak too wet
• Air fryer overcrowded
• Not hot enough

❓ Can I use frozen steak?

Yes, but:

• Add ~5–7 extra minutes
• Season halfway through cooking

❓ Can I make this lower calorie?

• Use less oil
• Skip butter or use light options
• Choose sirloin instead of ribeye

🍽️ Optional Add-Ons

• Garlic butter drizzle
• Side salad
• Steamed veggies

If you want, I can give you:

• a garlic butter steakhouse version
• a low-calorie / WW-friendly version
• or a super crispy smashed potato method